A by-the-numbers look at homelessness among veterans in Canada

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$37,769: Amount provided since April 1 from a federal fund to help veterans in financial need

April 7

Sylvan Lake RCMP investigating death at home on Harper Drive

1h ago

March 19

Red Deer RCMP seize drugs, weapons after month-long investigation

2h ago

serious two-vehicle crash

Red Deer RCMP asking for public's help in collision investigation

3h ago

40: Veterans helped by that money

8: Provinces where the money has been spent, with spending topping $10,000 in Ontario and Quebec

$1 million: Amount per year for four years the Liberals are making available in a new emergency fund as of April 1, 2018

58: Percentage of veterans in a Veterans Affairs database who were over age 50 as of June 30, 2016

10: Delay in years, on average, between a military release and the onset of homelessness

The Canadian Press